A arizona man He faces a charge of attempted murder after allegedly ramming his car into another vehicle carrying two children and attempting to kill the driver to “drive out the demon.”
Goodyear, Arizona police say 36-year-old Jesse Michael Scott rear-ended another vehicle on December 15 and began choking the driver who was able to fight back and call 911. KSAZ-TV reported.
The male driver’s two young children were sitting in the back seat when the alleged assault occurred.
Bystanders were able to help restrain Scott until police arrived, at which point Scott told officers that the devil had taken over his body.
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Jesse Michael Scott, 36, has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault
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“The devil tricked me tonight,” Scott said.
Scott also told police that his attempt to strangle the driver was “an attempt to expel the demon” inside him.
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Intersection of Estrella Parkway and Romney Road in Goodyear, Arizona
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Scott was injured while fighting with bystanders, according to KPNX-TV, and was hospitalized for several hours after the incident.
Scott reportedly told police during a follow-up interview that his name is now “Jesus” and that he had been having disturbing thoughts in his head for the past few days.
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Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office
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Scott has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault.
